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Driving Test Pass Rates in Burton upon Trent

Burton upon Trent has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 54.1% 5.4 pp above the UK national average of 48.7%.The full centre-by-centre ranking, the gender split and the first-time pass rate are all set out below.

Centres
1
in Burton upon Trent
Avg car pass rate
54.1%
+5.4 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
116.9K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About Burton upon Trent

Burton on Trent is the only DVSA driving test centre tracked in Burton upon Trent, with a current pass rate of 54.1% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 54.1%, 5.4 percentage points above the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 116.9K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Burton upon Trent vs the UK average

Burton upon Trent
volume-weighted average
54.1%
+5.4 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Burton upon Trent above the UK average pass rate by 5.4 percentage points. Candidates here pass at notably higher rates than the UK average, though this often reflects quieter routes rather than easier examiners.

Easiest & hardest centres in Burton upon Trent

Highest pass rate
1
Burton on Trent
1.4K tests (2024-25), #11
83.5%
2
Burton on Trent
1.5K tests (2024-25), #19
77%
3
Burton on Trent
6.7K tests (2024-25), #111
54.1%

All centres compared

Pass rate by gender across Burton upon Trent

Male pass rate
62.2%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
52.5%
weighted city average

Across Burton upon Trent's test centres, men pass at 62.2% and women at 52.5% a gender gap of 9.8 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

By test category

Car (1)
75.3K tests on record
Burton on Trent
6.7K tests in 2024-25
54.1%
Motorcycle Mod 1 (1)
22.7K tests on record
Burton on Trent
1.5K tests in 2024-25
77%
Motorcycle Mod 2 (1)
18.9K tests on record
Burton on Trent
1.4K tests in 2024-25
83.5%

All test centres in Burton upon Trent

01
Burton on Trent
18.9K tests, Motorcycle Mod 2, National rank #11
83.5%
pass
02
Burton on Trent
22.7K tests, Motorcycle Mod 1, National rank #19
77%
pass
03
Burton on Trent
75.3K tests, Car, National rank #111
54.1%
pass

About these statistics

Pass rates shown above use the latest DVSA reporting period for each centre. Rates are volume-weighted across the city, larger centres carry proportionally more weight than smaller ones. Centres with fewer than 1,000 tests in the current period are flagged as low-sample to avoid statistically noisy comparisons. Always factor in your own preparation, instructor recommendations, and route familiarity, pass rates are a useful signal, not a guarantee.

Frequently asked questions

How many driving test centres are in Burton upon Trent?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Burton upon Trent, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Burton upon Trent?
Across Burton upon Trent's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 54.1%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Burton upon Trent above the UK average by 5.4 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Burton upon Trent?
Burton on Trent has the highest pass rate in Burton upon Trent at 54.1% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 6.7K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Burton upon Trent?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Burton upon Trent, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Burton upon Trent centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Burton on Trent has the highest first-time pass rate in Burton upon Trent at 54.6% (2024-25 DVSA data). First-time pass rate measures the percentage of candidates who pass on their first attempt, a useful indicator of difficulty for new candidates.
How do I book a driving test in Burton upon Trent?
All UK driving tests are booked via the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test. You'll need your provisional licence number, a theory test pass certificate, and a payment method. Choose any of the centres listed above when selecting your location.
What does a UK driving test cost in Burton upon Trent?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Burton upon Trent is £62 on weekdays and £75 on weekends and evenings, the same across all UK test centres. There are no additional location-based fees. Always book through gov.uk to avoid third-party markups.
Is the pass rate higher at smaller centres in Burton upon Trent?
Not always. Smaller centres in Burton upon Trent can show higher percentages but also fluctuate more year to year because of small sample sizes, centres with fewer than 1,000 tests in the current period are flagged as "Low sample" above. Volume-weighted averages give a fairer picture.

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Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government Licence v3.0. 69.2K passes recorded across 1 Burton upon Trent centre.